Alfa Romeo 1900 1952
Description
This Alfa Romeo 1900 Spider Colli Tubolare Gilco is a faithful recreation by Iconic Auto Sports, built to capture one of the most obscure and intriguing one-off Alfa Romeos of the early 1950s.<br> <br> The original car was a unique project, believed to have been commissioned by Benvenuti of Naples and developed under the direction of Fusi. It featured a lightweight tubular chassis by Gilco (Colombo) a specialist known for advanced spaceframe designs used by Ferrari and Maserati paired with hand-formed aluminum bodywork by Carrozzeria Colli in Milan. Though often mistaken for a Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 Disco Volante, it was in fact a separate creation, with design cues especially at the front more closely resembling the Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 RM.<br> <br> Mechanically, the original car was assembled using a mix of Alfa Romeo experimental components, including drivetrain and suspension elements, and was completed around 1953. It was quickly sold to Charles Rezzaghi, a well-connected racer and importer in the United States, who campaigned the car in period, including an appearance at the 1954 Guardsman Championship Races in San Francisco.<br> <br> This example pays tribute to that lost one-off. Built on a tubular chassis and finished with a fully hand-crafted aluminum body, the recreation stays true to the spirit and proportions of the original. It is powered by an Alfa Romeo 1750 engine, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox, and features period-correct details such as drum brakes, a 4-into-1 stainless exhaust, Veglia instrumentation, and Rudge-style wire wheels. The interior is trimmed in burgundy leather with red carpeting, while the exterior is finished in classic Rosso Alfa Romeo. It is titled as a 1979.<br> <br> Rather than attempting to replicate history exactly, Iconic Auto Sports has created a driving interpretation of it-something that captures the design, feel, and mechanical simplicity of a 1950s Italian sports prototype, while offering usability and presence today.<br> <br> It's not just a recreation it's a revival of a car that very few people have ever seen, and even fewer truly understand.<br> <br> By appointment only. Please contact Lucas for more information 786-448-5966. www.thebarnmiami.com<br> <br>